This has to be the worst June in the history of all June’s. At least in my life. Swear to God!
1. Have a mammogram that shows a mass in the boob. Have to go back to have said boob re-squished. Still there, so they have to do an ultrasound. Ultrasound shows the mass, but is still inconclusive. Next a biopsy. Meaning they have to smash the boob harder than before and stick a needle in it. Yes! A needle in the boob. Not fun. Wait 4 days. Worried for 4 days. Get the call that the boob is healthy. For now. But, please come back again in 6 months so that we can torture you some more. Sweet.
2. Major issue with spouse. Can not go into detail (Sorry, I do have to draw the line somewhere. Only mentioning because it just adds to the shit that June has been.). Mostly resolved. (In his mind anyway).
3. The death of my nephew. I have already blogged this, so will not drag you through it all again. This was June’s biggest upset, though.
4. Witnessing my neighbor being burglarized by her son, who stole $40k in cash from her house. Who the fuck keeps $40k in cash at home? Seriously? Had to fill out a police report as a witness, may have to testify if it goes to court. Have I ever mentioned that I don’t like to talk to more than two people at once? I can’t do that.
5. All the celebs dropping like flies: David Carridine, Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson, Billy Mays. Honestly, I really don’t give a shit about this one. It’s just odd that they have all died in my shittiest month ever.
6. Last night, once again, witnessing shenanigans at my neighbors house (same neighbor), same or similar looking guys. This time, slashing her tires and running off. Another call to the cops. The cops did not come and talk to me, since my neighbor was home this time (last time, they were out of town). But still. This is twice in about a week and a half. I tweeted about it and some jackass told me I should stop paying attention to her house. What in the hell? Where’s the humanity in that?
7. Dishwasher in my sister’s house (where I live) broke and had to be replaced. Last month, I had to fix the A/C or I would now be melted into a messy little puddle on my floor. Now it looks like the dryer just died or is dying. Tell me if I’m wrong here, but the dryer should not run for a solid 4 hours before I have to go down and stop it myself. It’s just a hunch.
8. This is no joke. My very good friend, A’lis, from Georgia has a sister Emily, that lives in Michigan. She is missing. She was last heard from on 6/25/09. This is not like Emily. She would never disappear for the hell of it. The local media has picked up on the story (click here), which will hopefully aid them in finding Emily. A’lis has gone up to Michigan to help in the search and she is doing everything she can. I can not imagine how she is even handling this. I would be out of my mind. Please pray for Emily’s safe return. If you know of any way to help spread the word or get more coverage, please help their family. They have a blog set up to find Emily, you can access it here. You can also follow updates on A’lis’ twitter at page. You can also leave a comment here with any suggestions of what we can do to help the search, like how to get national media coverage.
Update: Emily has been found. Apparently, she was in a car accident and has passed away. That is all the information I have. A’lis was very close to her only sister. I am sure she is devastated beyond belief. Please say a prayer for her family.
Thanks for stopping and listening to me loose my shit. July is only one day away. 
This is the slide show I put together for Walt’s funeral yesterday.
Click here for his obituary.
And here for his guestbook.
Or if you have myspace, you can read all the comments on his page here.
Hi honey, it’s Aunt Bunny.
How are you doing?
Are you with your Mama?
Have you met your baby that you didn’t get to meet here?
I hate that I have to write this and can’t just call you to come over to hang out with us.
I hate that I can’t see your face, your smile, laugh at your off color jokes, get one of your awesome bear hugs.
I’m hurting so bad right now, Walt. I just can’t stop crying.
I don’t understand what happened. Or why it happened.
I’m so sorry I wasn’t there to help you fight those damned demons.
I didn’t know you needed me right at that moment. And I feel so bad about that.
Why didn’t you call me or text me. I would have come and got you and kept you safe. You know that.
Honey, I really tried to make it all better. I really tried to help you be strong. I’m so sorry it wasn’t enough.
You made me so proud since you came back to Salt Lake.
You were making great progress and were really starting to reach some goals.
I was so proud when you told me last week you got your chefs coat at your new job.
I know I really hammered you when you slipped up before, but it was only because I love you and didn’t want to see you hurt.
I didn’t want this horrible thing to be the reality.
But, after I got after you, I always made sure to let you know that I was still here for you.
I didn’t want to judge you for your weakness, I just wanted to let you know that you had people that loved you.
And I know you knew that. Not just me, but Blain, the girls and the rest of our family.
We were all pulling for you. And I know you knew that. And I know you love us and didn’t want to hurt us.
I also wanted to say thanks, sweetie.
Thanks for spending the last four months of your life with us.
Thanks for letting my girls get to know you, they will never forget you.
Thanks for feeling safe in my home and crashing on my couch most nights.
Thanks for taking the girls to the pool and the mall or watching movies with them.
Thanks for hanging out with me watching the History channel.
Thanks for the talks that went into the wee hours of the morning.
Thanks for all the great food you cooked for us with your mad cooking skills.
Thanks for the calls and texts when you were excited to tell us about something that happened to you.
Thanks for going to the gym with me and encouraging me.
Thanks for not judging me when I fell short on that.
Thanks for being the most sensitive, loving person I have ever known.
Thanks for trusting us and letting us be a part of your life.
Honey, I’m so sorry I could not understand your addiction.
I could not fix it or make it go away.
I know you fought hard. You fought damn hard.
I know it wasn’t it you. I know it was that damned drug.
I know you didn’t mean for it to get you.
I know you didn’t mean for it to be the end.
It caused you so much pain here. But, it can’t get you now.
And I am grateful for this.
All the pain is gone.
I love you Walter. So deep. It hurts so much that you’re gone.
I know you are watching over us, because that is just the kind of person you are.
You will always be in my heart. Forever and always.
Love, Aunt Bunny
In Pirates of the Caribbean, it was hard to decide who was better looking…Orlando Bloom or Johnny Depp. Oh, who am I kidding? It was Johnny, but Orlando comes in at a close 2nd.
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Who the hell know who this scrumptious thing is, but would you not love to walk into your bathroom to find this in your shower? C’mon now, it’s just cruel to only have one of him floating around.
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I’ve never found it all that difficult to boil an egg. Especially, not as difficult as this overly dramatic chick makes it seem. She should just stay out of the kitchen.
James Franco is one of those rare men that will continue to get better looking as he ages. In the mean time, enjoy his youthful sexiness.
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Five things that made me happy this week:
1. Taking my girls to Rocky Mountain Raceway for the Jet Car Spring Nationals. They’ve never been to the races and I haven’t been for about 17 years. They are still awesomely fun, loud and the girls LOVED it! Contrary to popular belief, drag races are not only for white trash rednecks. If you have never gone, you need to.
2. Getting to stand mere feet away from two jet cars as they warm up, and pop their engines. The sound, the heat, the entire body shock waves. Priceless!
3. Having a birthday BBQ at my Mom’s with the family. The weather was perfect. The ribs were divine. I love my family.
4. Strut your Mutt event at Sugarhouse Park. I took Kitty and Tigger to help raise money for No More Homeless Pets. Tons of people and tons of dogs. We had a great time!
5. The fact that this surrounds me at all times, no matter where I am in the Salt Lake Valley.
If you know me at all, then you know I am not a lunatic tree-hugger. I do care about the planet and our environment, but I keep it all well within perspective and believe we should all make an effort not to make the situation worse. I also hear about how horrible the US is, because we are such big polluters. I can’t completely disagree with that. But, let me tell you…we are doing a helluva lot better than some places. US bashing is so draining and generally full of lies and half-truths. So, I am saying right now, that America deserves some credit. We aren’t perfect, but we are at least try.
Take for instance these lovely photos:
India
China
Philippines
Bulgaria
To see more of these pictures, click here.
Looks pretty nasty, huh? Not only is the environment being treated like a cheap whore…PEOPLE LIVE IN THESE CONDITIONS!!!! We should continue our efforts to keep America on the right track, but we should really put extra effort into making it global.
Happy birthday to me! xoxoxo
What is Memorial Day?
a. A reason to take an early summer vacation?
b. The day you should visit the cemetery of loved ones to put flowers on their graves?
c. Just another reason to BBQ and drink it up with your friends and family?
d. Who cares? It’s an extra day off.
None of the above are correct, with the only exception being b. if you are honoring a fallen military hero.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May (May 25 in 2009). Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. men and women who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War (it is celebrated near the day of reunification after the civil war), it was expanded after World War I to include American casualties of any war or military action. (ref: from Wikipedia
These heroes are dead. They died for liberty - they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, and the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or of storm, each in the windowless Place of Rest. Earth may run red with other wars - they are at peace. In the midst of battle, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death. I have one sentiment for soldiers living and dead: cheers for the living; tears for the dead. ~Robert G. Ingersoll
Five things that made me happy this week:
1. Kansas City style ribs with homemade BBQ sauce. OH.MY.GOD these were delish!
2. Yeah! I finally found my favorite beer sold at the liquor store. Framboise Lambic *licks lips*. Is soooooo yummy. Also decided to try out some of his friends…equally yummy.
3. The most gigantic artichokes I have ever seen or had the pleasure of eating, courtesy of Whole Foods. The lemon in the picture was placed there to help you understand the enormousness of the artichokes.
4. Warm weather. Would be even better if the A/C in my house was working!
5. And last, but not least. Chester the Molester has decided to pimp his van, so now it is much easier to spot him. Thanks Chester!
